North Side in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Smith-Clark-Smith House
When the State Capitol burned in 1881, Scottish-born James Baird Smith (1843-1907) cleared the site and erected a temporary statehouse nearby. Salvaged brick and stone, which he used to build this rent house about 1886, probably came from the burned Capitol. The first tenant was noted banker John G. Palm (1846-1927). Later owner (1924) and occupant (1925-43) Lucille Clark, of a prominent Austin family, sold the property in 1959 to Mr. and Mrs. Homer D. Smith, who restored it.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6419.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 30° 16.648′ N, 97° 44.688′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in the North Side. Marker is on West 14th Street west of San Antonio Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 W 14th Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mauthe-Myrick Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin's Moonlight Towers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Price Daniel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wahrenberger House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daniel H. Caswell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Austin High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Goodman Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on December 23, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.